February 21, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1 – 3 PM
The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming Artists in Residence Exhibition 1900 – 2025. The show will run from February 21, 2025, to May 30, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery.
This year the WHMA will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the historic Whistler House edifice, built circa 1825. Visitors can celebrate this historic milestone as the museum presents a long line of Whistler House Artists-In-Residence, spanning 125 years.
The federal colonial home has seen many influential residents through its long and rich history. From groundbreaking industrialists, leading engineers, historians, and socialites, to boarding house owners, mill girls, caretakers and slaves as part of the Underground Railroad. It has also hosted many VIP visitors from U. S. Ambassadors, governors, senators, and statesmen, to bestselling authors, artists, leading academics, entertainers, and top museum leaders. After 200 years, it continues to be a beacon of art and culture throughout the region and world.
The Whistler House has been the home to countless talented artists. For 125 years, these artists in residence practiced their artistic talents inside the walls of the beautiful Historic House. Starting at the beginning of the 20th century with Mary Earl Woods, a variety of multi-talented artists have perfected their talent, created noteworthy works of art, and enhanced the value-added art to the greater Lowell community and beyond.
From emerging to established artists, each unique artist-in-resident has significantly contributed to the museum’s mission of promoting the arts in Lowell and beyond. This interaction not only enhances the artists’ own work; but also enriches the cultural landscape of Lowell. As part of the Lowell Art Association, the Artist-in-Residence Studio stands as a testament to the museum’s ongoing commitment to supporting artists and advancing the fine arts.
“I have had the distinct pleasure and honor to have worked with some of these fine group of artists” says President and Executive Director Sara Bogosian.
“This exciting show is a wonderful collection of the multi-talented and diverse artists in residence who have made the Whistler House their home.” She adds, “I encourage everyone to come and see this collection of fine works by this prestigious group of artists.”
Starting in 1900, the following are the exceptional group of artists-in-residence who will be featured in the upcoming show:
Mary Earl Wood – c. 1900-1930
DeMerritt Allen Hiscoe – c. 1940/1970
Lucinda Britton – 1985-1988/1991-1992
Will Cunha – 2000-2001
Dennis Lucas – 2001-2003
Meredith Fife Day – 2003-2013
David Drinon – 2015-2017
Magdalene Stathas Carellas – 2018-2022/2024-present
In addition, the show will feature two Whistler House Studio Artists.
Lisa Kovvuri – 2014-2019
Mary Rose O’Connell – 2013-2019
Your membership helps to support our many programs and events. Members enjoy free admission to the
Historic House and Parker Gallery, invitation to Whistler House events, and special member ticket prices.
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